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Classic Mini Stocking	This item is on sale.
This stocking measures just 4.5x5.5", and features the classic stocking design - a dark red sock and a white 'fur' top. This is a David McCaskill designs that you just don't see around anymore. The simplicity of this Chrismas design makes it ideal for beginners, and a great quick project for the more experienced needleworker! (Total canvas size is 8" square, 18ct.)

DMC Medicis Wool

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This is DMC's crewel weight wool. This is a fine wool made by DMC. Although the color numbers do not match DMC floss numbers, the colors DO match some of their flosses. There are 180 colors of this wool and it is also known as Article 475, Broder Medicis, Fil laine pour tapisserie - in case your pattern calls for same and you don't speak French! Currently we carry this wool in approximately 55-60 yard skeins as we hand twist it from the larger hanks. We have some colors in the hand twisted skeins and some in the smaller DMC twisted skeins and the price and yardage of these is $1.10 and 27.3 yards. Suggested ply - 2 to 3 ply on 18 ct. canvas and ply up for larger counts.

SALE INFORMATION - BLACK, WHITE AND ECRU (Noir, Blanc and Ecru) ARE NOT ON SALE. REGULAR PRICES APPLY ($1.65 and $1.10). Hand twisted usually $1.65 are now only 99 cents. Mini skeins usually $1.10 are only 66 cents. Full hanks in stock usually $15.65 are $9.39. Prices will NOT be reduced further so please stock up and don't wait. We will fill your orders with whatever is in stock. Please be advised that we will send hand twisted skeins when available first because they're a better value. IF YOU NEED MEDICIS FOR A LARGE PROJECT AND WE ARE OUT OF IT, PLEASE ADVISE AS WE MAY STILL BE ABLE TO GET THE COLOR FOR YOU BUT IT WILL BE AT REGULAR PRICES (we have to pay shipping). We are already out of some colors.

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Ethnic Needlepoint, Designs from Asia, Africa and the Americas by Mary Norden

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If you like traditional tribal textiles like kilim designs, Navajo blankets, etc., you’ll love this book. Projects like Zulu Chevron, Turkestan Eagle, Rajasthani Elephan and more are included. There are 27 full color charts and step by step instructions to make things like cushions, bolsters, chair covers, rugs, footstools, lampshades, and picture frames. Alternate colorways and suggestions for adapting designs are provided too. Appleton is suggested with conversion charts for DMC, Paternayan and Anchor provided. The book also includes basic stitching instructions. Normally $35.00, we price this book at $30.00 for you!

Fiesta!

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Fiesta! is a six ply rayon floss that is easier to use than most other rayons in today's market due to the soft nature of this fiber. If you strip your fiber first, dampen it and let it dry before you stitch it, it will give you far less trouble than rayon usually does. This fiber is a favorite among Brazilian embroiderers. See www.rainbowgallery.com for their color cards. Colors listed are currently in stock. 12 yards per card.

This thread has been discontinued by Rainbow Gallery so purchase what you need for your projects before it is out of stock permanently! If you do not see what you want, please email us as Rainbow does have some colors left and we can order six cards for you at the regular price ($2.25 each). Amounts updated 6/15/08.

Trio - Silk and Ivory for 18 ct. by Brown Paper Packages

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This fiber is excellent for 18 ct. canvas. It's the "cousin" of the popular Silk and Ivory and is made of 50% silk and 50% merino wool - talk about soft! It's a 3 ply fiber and is a delight to stitch with.

SALE!!! BUY NOW UNTIL IT'S GONE! We're no longer going to carry Trio but can always special order it for you. Buy it now for ONLY $3.00 PER SKEIN!!! ALL SALES FINAL!! Orders taken on a first come, first served basis.

Year 2000 Ornament	This item is on sale.
There's only one of these left! Of course this was really something in 2000 and you can easily change it to 2006. This was an exclusive ornament by Jody Designs and comes with a stitch guide and year 2000 charm. If you didn't get yours six years ago (can you believe it?) be sure to snap this one up. Overall painted area is 3-1/2" x 4" and overall canvas size is 5" x 6".